Harvest Happenings Community Fall Festival & Alton Food Pantry Donation Drive
Fall fun is back at Cold Spring Farm with our annual Harvest Happenings on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 12–4 PM! This free, family‑friendly event brings the community together for a day of music, great food, local vendors, and plenty of fall cheer—all set against the scenic backdrop of Cold Spring Farm in Alton, NH.
This year, we’re thrilled to add a new community element to the festivities: a Donation Drive benefitting the Alton Food Pantry (Alton Community Services). As temperatures drop, the Pantry is in special need of essential items, and we’re inviting everyone attending Harvest Happenings to help support local families.
Donation Drive Details
The Alton Food Pantry was excited for the opportunity to partner on this effort and shared a list of much-needed items for the coming season. If you’re planning to attend, please consider bringing a donation!
Drop donations off at the Cold Spring Farm tent during the event.
Most-needed items include:
Foods
- Condiments (relish, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauces, etc.)
- Baking mixes (brownies, cake, cornbread, pancakes, etc.)
- Instant cereals (oatmeal & other hot cereals)
- Mac & Cheese (all shelf-stable boxed meal options)
Personal Items
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Bodywash & soaps
- Tissues (Large need for these!)
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
What to Expect at Harvest Happenings
Harvest Happenings is a true celebration of community, creativity, and local flavor. Here’s what’s in store for 2025:
• Harvest Vendor Market – Shop local goods, crafts, baked treats, handmade jewelry, garden products, and more.
• Food Trucks & Vendors – Grab delicious bites from local favorites.
• Beer Garden & Bar Tent – Sip and relax with a drink in hand.
• Harvest “Hootenanny” – Yard games, kids’ activities, a costume contest, and a blow-up obstacle course from Vertical Entertainment
• Live Music – Enjoy great tunes all afternoon.
Meet the Vendors
We’re excited to welcome back some community favorites and new faces alike!
Returning Vendors
The Garlic Shed / The Snow Family Farm
Lavender Sense Relaxation Retreat
Ken Payette – Personal Chef & Caterer
New Vendors for 2025
Keep an eye on our social media for updates as we continue to add more vendors in the coming weeks!
Event Details
Where: Cold Spring Farm, Alton, NH
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2025, 12–4 PM
Cost: Free!
Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fall fun, food, and community spirit.
Please carpool if you can to help our parking volunteers out—and be sure to thank them for keeping everything running smoothly! We couldn’t do it without them!
Friendly reminder: Dogs are best left at home, but if you do bring them, they must be leashed, and please come prepared to pick up after them.
Together, let’s make this year’s Harvest Happenings not only a celebration of the season—but a celebration of small businesses, community, compassion, and giving back.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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